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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 177.69 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 177.69 and 90.01 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 177.69 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/177.69 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 177.69 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 15,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993.88/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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